Name: Visitation for Rosalie Frances Poirier
Start: 2016-01-10T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Lindquist Funeral Home

Rosalie Frances (Chenery) Poirier, 79
FALMOUTH - Rosalie Frances (Chenery) Poirier passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2016, surrounded by her family at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth. Rosie was born on May 3, 1936, in Andover, to Eva and Earl Chenery. On March 22, 1961, she married her beloved husband Albert Poirier, in Auburn, and together they raised five children.
Rosie was always known to be a very friendly and outgoing person. She found fun wherever she went. She was active in the Falmouth community and found many ways to help others. She was a Girl Scout troop leader, coached Little League, and proudly served as a member of the Falmouth Emergency Medical Team for many years. She also provided CPR training to local businesses and schools, and she spent countless hours volunteering at OceanView in Falmouth, thoroughly enjoying the time she spent with the residents.
Rosie took great joy in raising her children and in spending time with her grandchildren; she didn't miss an opportunity for family fun, skiing, sledding, playing ball in the yard, canoeing and camping. Her love for camping and travel was fulfilled after Al's retirement when they had an opportunity to do some traveling.
Rosie is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Albert Poirier of Falmouth; her children, Michael Poirier (Patty) of North Waterboro, Marlene Costa (Jerry) of Falmouth, James Poirier of South Berwick, Tracy Faulkner (Robert) of Vincennes, Ind., and Stephen Poirier (Cindy) of Adams, Mass. She leaves behind five grandchildren, Kristen Crockett, Katrina Robinson, Shayna Smith, Mitchell Poirier, and Trinity Webber; two stepgrandchildren, Shaun Barrett and Kayla Barrett; and one great-grandson, Keegan Robinson.
Rosie is also survived by one brother and four sisters, Clayton Chenery of South Paris, Caroline Laverdiere of Bowdoin, Roberta Gordon of Norway, Jean Day of Lewiston, and Patricia Chenery of Norway.
The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff of Sedgewood Commons for their loving care of Rosie over the years.
Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation to be held on Sunday, Jan. 10, from 4-7 p.m. at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Holy Eucharist (Holy Martyrs), 266 Foreside Rd., Falmouth. To view a video collage and to share condolences, memories and tributes with Rosie's family, please visit:
www.lindquistfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making
a donation in Rosie's memory to:
Alzheimer's Association
Maine Chapter
383 US Route 1, Suite C
Scarborough, Maine 04074

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2016.

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Geneva woodworth Holehan

January 25, 2016

Rosalie was always pleasant to be around. She was a good business student and got a good job because of her business training at Paris High School. I; haven't seen her for years but have always remembered her. Geneva Woodworth Holehan. She passed away on my 80th birthday.

Peggy Durant

January 11, 2016

Dear AL and family . I was so sad to hear of Rosie's passing.She was a wonderful woman who knew how to get you laughing.I will never forget her.So many great memories.My heart and prayers go out to you all.

January 10, 2016

We met Rosie and Al while attending a Good Sam Rally in 1994 at Fryeburg Fairgrounds. We always enjoyed her sense of humor and willingness to pull all of us together around the campfires in subsequent years. She always had a campfire game or two to play. CueMe was always a favorite when AL and Charlie Grubb came up with some weird clues, and Rosie would always say in fun, "Shut Up Charlie". One year when camping in Booth Bay Harbor, and no campfires were allowed due to a drought, Rosie had a swell idea to put 13 citronella buckets around in a circle to try and get warm. We still can't stand the smell of citronella, ha!
It was always those kinds of things and many more that made Rosie a special person. She left a truly wonderful legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Glen & Sandi Maners, South Portland, ME

Terri Collins

January 10, 2016

Our love and sincerest sympathy to the Poirier Family. We have so many wonderful memories of Rosie. She will be truly missed!!

John and Natalie Bonnell

January 10, 2016

It is with great fondness we remember Rosalie. Her beautiful smile and warm friendliness as she greeted us after Mass at Holy Martyrs always left us with a warm spot in our hearts. Our condolences and prayers are with your family.

Evan Thayer

January 10, 2016

Rosie was an incredible friend to me when I was in high school and she was my mentor on Falmouth Rescue. I spent many Friday and Saturday nights talking and playing board games at her home while on call. (And thank you, too, Al!) While I lost touch with Rosie as I got older, I often think of the role she played helping me grow up. She has a very special place in my heart.

Karen Perry

January 9, 2016

I lived on Mast Road for 18 years and got to know Rosie. When I was told today about her death notice I remembered what she said many years ago. I remember her as always being funny and making me laugh when I visited her and her family. Al and the family are in my prayers. Now I live in downtown Portland after having a stroke in 2010.
Karen Perry

January 9, 2016

Very sorry to hear that Rosie has passed away. We always looked forward to seeing her every year at the Frozen Four. Last time we saw her was 2012 in Tampa. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. With deep regrets.
Tom & Diane Bore
The Villages, Florida

John and Joy Rossignol

January 9, 2016

We were just reminiscing about Rosie a couple of weeks ago and wondering where she and Al were living. We moved from the Westbrook area about 15 years ago and haven't been in touch with several people from the time we lived there. Rosie was always such a great mother and friend to all! We remember times at St. Edmund's Church. Our prayers go out to you, Al and your children and grandchildren. She was a remarkable lady!

Albert & Dot Stonestreet

January 9, 2016

Happy camping till We meet again. Stoney and Dot Stonestreet We all will miss the good times We all had together LOVE YOU

Shirley & Claude Gaudet

January 8, 2016

Rosie was the first neighbor we met when we moved into the neighborhood....35 years ago. It was great to have her across the street. She was always there to help or just to chat. She was a fountain of information and always willing to share it. She was great friend to us and our entire family.

January 8, 2016

To Al and family, I have fond memories of Rosie on the lady's bowling league many many years ago, couples bowling league, and just her friendship was a joy knowing her. She was a wonderful lady. My sympathy to all. Carol Poirier

Carolyn Burnham/Doyle

January 8, 2016

My prayers are with all of the Poirier family. I have wonderful memories of my good friend Rosie.

Michael Tassinari

January 8, 2016

A grand lady and friend we will sadly miss.
Michael & Cathie Tassinari

Margaret St.Pierre

January 8, 2016

Rosie was a good neighbor and helpful friend in the neighborhood. We shared So many memories of the children growing up next door. Christmas caroling and trick-or-treating, or just playing ball.

Kim Crosbie-White

January 8, 2016

I have a lot of memories of Rosie from Falmouth EMS, she was like a mother to me. Rest in Peace Rosie you will be sadly missed

Pam Hourihan

January 8, 2016

Thoughts and prays to your family. I will always remember Rosie (Mrs.Poirier) from little league softball and sometimes hanging out at the house at the top off Mountain Rd in Falmouth.

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